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Flint Block Party – Giant Steamroller Printmaking with U-M Flint Artist in Residence Janice McCoy and 22 other local artistsJoin us, rain or shine, for the Flint Block Party! Limited tent coverage and seating will be available. Take advantage of free Saturday parking in Downtown Flint, and come dressed comfortably to enjoy the day. We also encourage you to make the most of your visit by discovering the food, drink, and local charm of the Flint Farmers Market and other surrounding downtown businesses.
Witness the power of printmaking on a grand scale! This unique celebration, a collaboration between the University Musical Society (UMS), Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School (FIA), the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Fine and Performing Arts, and Riverbank Arts, will bring the art of relief printmaking and more directly to the community.
Prepare to be amazed as a steamroller becomes a powerful printing press, creating large-scale relief prints from intricately carved woodblocks. This dynamic process will repeat throughout the afternoon, showcasing many stunning original ideas & designs.
Flint Block Party will be a spectacular interactive experience. Visitors can observe live printing demonstrations, engage with the artists, and learn about the fascinating process of relief printmaking. The FIA Education Department will host family-friendly art activities, including guided texture exploration, a self-guided stamping station, and more. Several art-related organizations will be on hand to provide information and resources for creative exploration.
More information on the event can be found at UMS.ORG.
23 Participating Artists:
○ Carly Aldridge (Flint) - UM-Flint Alum
○ Faith Butler (Southeastern Michigan) - UM-Flint Alum
○ Rob Carter (Flint) - UM-Flint Faculty
○ Nalani Duarte (Flint) - UM-Flint Alum
○ Tanya Eakins Spolans (Southeastern Michigan)
○ Amanda Edwards (Flint)
○ Donovan Entrekin (Flint)
○ Pauly Everett (Flint) - Mott Community College Alum
○ Jesse Hill (Owosso/Clio)
○ Alyson Hollobaugh (Flint)
○ Ann Jacob (Southeastern Michigan)
○ Michele Leclaire (Flint)
○ Emily Legleitner (Flint) - UM-Flint/UM Alum
○ Janice McCoy (Flint) - UM-Flint Alum / UMS Flint Artist in Residence 24-25
○ Mike Mentz (Flint)
○ RJ Munger (Flint)
○ Paloma Nunez-Regueiro (Southeastern Michigan)
○ Matthew Osmon (Flint) - UM-Flint Faculty
○ Rachel Reynolds Z (Southeastern Michigan)
○ Brian Spolans (Southeastern Michigan)
○ Ed Watkins (Flint)
○ Robert Zahorsky (Southeastern Michigan)
○ Rebecca Zeiss (Midland) - UM-Flint Faculty
Steamroller services are generously sponsored by Metro Asphalt Sealcoating LLC.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Flint DDA Flat lot, 148 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502-19ND, United States,Flint, Michigan
